People who have the ability to relieve stress through musical or artistic self-expression are prepared to face a very challenging world. With increased self-control and esteem learned through studying the arts, they can overcome shyness and enter social situations with greater ease. People who have learned through studying the arts Read more…
A research team exploring the link between music and intelligence reported that music training is far superior to computer instruction in dramatically enhancing children’s abstract reasoning skills, the skills necessary for learning math and science. (Shaw, Rauscher, Levine, Wright, Dennis and Newcomb, “Music training causes long-term enhancement of preschool children’s Read more…
As mentioned earlier, studies have shown increased brain functioning associated with music listening. In fact, “early musical training helps develop brain areas involved in language and reasoning” (Children’s Music Workshop “Twelve Benefits of Music Education” 2005). Recent studies have shown that children who study arts perform higher on standardized tests Read more…
Music, dancing, and other art forms are integral parts of any culture. The familiarity with many types of arts creates understanding of other cultures, leading to empathy and compassion. In our global society, a child who is able to bridge cultural chasms is at a distinct advantage. Also, the mastery Read more…
“The best way to learn,” said Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, “is through the powerful force of rhythm.” Any one of us who has experienced this powerful force will agree with Mozart, whose works were considered so great that they became the focus of a study showing a connection between listening Read more…